For nearly 17 years, Josh Gibson, MD, has served the San Francisco area as a psychiatrist offering services in psychotherapy and medication management through his private practice. Josh Gibson, MD, is a member of the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

A recent study published in Psychiatric Services in Advance, a journal of the APA, reveals depression screenings were conducted in fewer than 5 percent of individuals in primary care situations. Researchers say this data indicates that primary care physicians may be missing signs and/or symptoms of depression, leading to a lower rate of diagnosis.

According to the study, geriatric patients, men, and African Americans were less likely to be screened overall. Failing to screen patients in an equitable manner could lead to these patient populations experiencing more significant depression-related issues that are found earlier in groups who are more likely to be screened. The study authors also found that clinics that implemented a system of electronic health records were more likely to conduct depression screenings compared to those who did not.

A psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of medical experience, Josh Gibson, MD, has maintained a private practice in San Francisco since his graduation from the University of California’s (UC) Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute, in 2002. Josh Gibson, MD, is also an assistant clinical professor at UC, and a co-author of the e-book CAREERS, which explores behaviors, inherent in all people, that enable them to succeed in the working world.

CAREERS: A Brainwise Guide to Finding Fulfillment at Work was written to assist people graduating from high school or college, and aims to answer two big questions: What will you do? and How will you do it? The answer is delivered through seven chapters sharing natural behaviors that can help young people follow their dreams. These behaviors are change, appreciate, risk, explore, endure, reflect, and sacrifice.

CAREERS approaches the topics with straight-forward, practical facts and advice that anyone can understand and use. The authors strive to show readers their ambitions are achievable because our brains are “naturally wired” to carry out these seven behaviors.

Josh Gibson, MD, has provided clinical support to patients throughout the San Francisco area as a psychiatrist for nearly 15 years. Josh Gibson, MD, is also active with psychiatric organizations such as the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry.

The 139th Meeting of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry (GAP) took place in Dallas, Texas, between April 14 and April 16, 2016. The meeting provided the organization’s various committees and boards to gather and discuss modern psychiatric issues as well as related matters of ethics and morals.

In addition to a number of committee and board gatherings, the annual meeting featured specialized presentations on topics such as neuropsychiatry, psychopathology, terrorism, mental illness in the criminal justice system, and much more. The meeting also included the presentation of the Dear Abby Award.

Operating with a mission of bringing together leading psychiatrists practicing in diverse areas of the field, GAP has a number of future meetings already planned, including the 2016 fall meeting in November and April’s 2017 spring meeting. To learn more about GAP and future meetings, visit www.ourgap.org.

​Josh Gibson, MD, has more than two decades of experience as a psychiatrist with entities such as the University of California, San Francisco, as well as in his own private practice. Dedicated to the continuing advancement of knowledge in his field, Josh Gibson, MD, has given a number of presentations on such topics as the influence of technology on workplace relationships.

In recent years, technology has played an increasingly crucial role in the professional realm. As computers and e-mail have emerged as integral parts of office operations, they have also changed the dynamic between workers. Perhaps the most significant area that technology has impacted is workplace collaboration.

In the time before such computer-based applications as Google Docs and Trello existed, lines of communication between coworkers were far more basic. Workers primarily interacted and collaborated with others while in the office or not at all. With modern technological devices, however, these lines are open even to those who live several time zones apart. Working on a team no longer means daily face-to-face interactions - collaborative relationships can build at any time and from anywhere.

Technology has also played an increasingly important role in areas outside of daily work itself. More employees are connecting with each other and building friendships through social media sites than ever before. This has helped workers move past the need for using work get-togethers as a means of building relationships with their colleagues.

​A psychiatrist with a private practice headquartered in San Francisco, California, Josh Gibson, MD, draws on over a decade of experience in evaluating and treating patients with a diverse range of mental health issues. In his leisure time, Josh Gibson, MD, enjoys fiction writing, music and the Golden State Warriors. The portrayal of psychiatry in the arts is another interest of his, including television shows, movies and theater.

Next To Normal, a contemporary musical with music by Tom Kitt and writing by Brian Yorkey, offers an emotional and compelling look at dealing with mental health issues in one's own family. The story focuses on a typical suburban family with two teenagers, a boy and a girl, and the effect of the mother's 16-year battle with bipolar disorder.

Next To Normal originally opened on March 27th, 2009, and ran through January 16th, 2011. During that time, the show earned several honors, including several Tony awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It also earned inclusion on the list of the year's 10 best shows from critics such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times.

Josh Gibson earned his MD from Columbia University in New York, where he received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award. Today, Josh Gibson, MD, treats clients in his private psychiatric practice in San Francisco, where he focuses on occupational therapy for professionals in the workplace.

One way that professionals are seeking to improve mental health in the workplace is through a practice called mindfulness, which studies have indicated may have a positive effect on the stress levels and sleep quality of employees. Other studies have shown that mindfulness may also allow workplace leaders to feel a greater sense of confidence, improving their ability to effectively communicate business visions to other staff members.

Many mindfulness practices in the workplace focus on direct meditation, but professionals can also engage in other exercises to help increase mental mindfulness while on the job. Common techniques include avoiding the impulse to read texts or emails on a cell phone during breaks, taking time to appreciate the color and taste of a meal during lunch, and remembering to relax the muscles when tension is noticed.